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2021 Queens Ball Awards: the winners on Brisbane’s big night
Brisbane’s LGBTIQ+ community gathered at the rainbow-illuminated Brisbane City Hall on Saturday night for the 60th annual Queens Ball. In addition to sensational entertainment, the Diamond Jubilee Extravaganza also included the 2021 Queens Ball Awards to honour individuals and groups for their community contributions. Click here to see all the photos from the 2021 Queens …
Brisbane landmarks light up for IDAHOBIT 2020
Landmarks across Brisbane will light up tonight for IDAHOBIT 2020. Earlier today Councillor Vicki Howard raised the Rainbow Flag at Brisbane City Hall. Cr Howard said this year marked the fourth Brisbane City Council celebration of IDAHOBIT. IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia) is recognised internationally to raise awareness of discrimination and …
Academic grant of $1000 on offer to queer female student in Brisbane
Female students in Brisbane who identify as LGBTIQ are eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant to aid their studies. The bursary is sponsored by Central Ward Councillor Vicki Howard and focusses on female students living in the Brisbane City Council area and who identify with the LGBTIQ community. The bursary is one of more …
Grant Of $1000 On Offer To Female LGBTIQ Student In Brisbane
Female students in Brisbane who identify as LGBTIQ are eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant to aid their studies. The bursary is sponsored by Central Ward Councillor Vicki Howard and focusses on female students living in the Brisbane City Council area and who identify with the LGBTIQ community. It’s one of 33 grants on …
$1000 Academic Grant Now Open To Female LGBTI Students
Female students in Brisbane who identify as LGBTIQ can apply for a $1,000 grant to aid their studies. The bursary is sponsored by Central Ward Councillor Vicki Howard and is focussed on female students in this council area and identifies with the LGBTIQ community. It’s one of 31 grants on offer from the National Council …
Brisbane City Council unveils rainbow footpath at Sporties
Brisbane now boasts a permanent rainbow footpath. Brisbane City Council installed the footpath outside Brisbane gay venue Sporties (the Sportsman Hotel) earlier this month. The rainbow motif emblazons a section of footpath at the intersection of Hope Street and Leichhardt Street in Spring Hill. It lies right outside one of the city’s longest-running and most …
IDAHOT 2016 recognised with rainbows across Queensland
A ceremony held in Brisbane on the weekend recognised the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT). Rainbow flags flew at other celebrations across the state — rainbows across Queensland. A fair day in Brisbane’s Queens Park on Sunday included stalls by LGBTIQ organisations, healthcare providers, and sports groups. Police officers and local politicians attended. …
Transgender community celebrates ATSAQ Christmas party
The Australian Transgender Support Association Queensland (ATSAQ) capped off a stellar 2015 at their annual Christmas lunch over the weekend. Held at the Sportsman Hotel, QNews was proud to be the event’s media sponsor. The event sold out well before the date. Local politicians Vicki Howard and Grace Grace both attended to show their support. …
Pride memorial garden set to bloom for Fair Day
Brisbane’s LGBTIQ communities paid their respects to community members no longer with us at a recent day of remembrance. The day featured the annual planting of the Pride Memorial Garden at New Farm Park. With the arches to the park’s entrance draped in rainbow colours, community members planted flowers in the garden to represent lost …